The Guantánamo Bay Detention Facility is set for a key hearing as it marks the 23rd anniversary of its opening. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the self-described mastermind of the 9/11 attacks, is nearing a resolution in his lengthy legal battle after a plea deal was struck, replacing a potential death sentence with life imprisonment. This comes after nearly 17 years of stalled proceedings partly due to the controversy surrounding the use of evidence obtained from torture at CIA sites, which has complicated legal attempts to prosecute him and his co-defendants.
"After nearly 17 years of pretrial litigation, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's case, pivotal for addressing the 9/11 attacks, has reportedly reached a potential resolution with a plea deal."
"The Pentagon's recent plea deal marks a significant move towards justice, substituting the death penalty for life imprisonment after extensive negotiations involving KSM and his co-defendants."
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